India successfully test-fired the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni-5’ from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the launch, stating it validated all operational and technical parameters and significantly boosts the country's strategic deterrence capabilities. The test was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.
The Agni-5, developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is the most advanced missile in the Agni series. This long-range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile is designed with modern navigation, guidance, warhead, and engine technologies to enhance its strike capability and accuracy. It is a land-based system with a range exceeding 5,000 kilometres, and plans are underway to expand its range to 7,500 kilometres.
Notably, the Agni-5 is Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) capable, enabling it to fire up to three warheads simultaneously. The first test of the Agni-5 was conducted on April 19, 2012, with its first MIRVed test launch in March 2024.
Amit Shah said students and the nation are more important than any post, calling Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation a step taken in the interest of students.
Pralhad Joshi took charge of the Education Minister saying his first priority is to understand the departments functioning.
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the party will demand accountability from the BJP government in Parliament over paper leaks and seek reforms to protect students.
The student led CJP called off its nationwide agitation calling the Education Ministers resignation a victory for democracy.
Pralhad Joshi has been given additional charge of the Union Education Ministry following Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation amid the exam paper leak controversy.
Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders across the country paid tribute to the brave soldiers of the 1999 Kargil War.
India honours its Kargil heroes at the 1999 wars lessons on vigilance and intelligence remain relevant today.
The Centre has proposed tougher anti-cheating laws, increasing jail terms and fines to crack down on paper leaks and organised exam fraud.
After Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, the CJP said it will decide its next demands based on the government’s response, signalling the protests are not over.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned after weeks of student protests over alleged exam paper leaks, marking a major political development.
The Centre and CJP held a two hour meeting.
The Centre sought time till Saturday to respond the CJP demand for Dharmendra Pradhan resignation.
The Congress and the CJP intensified protests over the NEET paper leak as the Centre prepared for crucial talks with students leaders in Delhi.
Opposition protests over the paper leak row disrupted Parliament for the fifth straight day.
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